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16/01/2025

Happy Founders Day to the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Celebrating 105 years of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood! Shouts to the Beta Iota Chapter at Spelman College

14/01/2025

Happy Founders Day to the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc! Shouts to at Howard University 🔺

08/01/2025

Did you know, before enrolling at Tennessee State University, Oprah Winfrey won Miss Black Nashville & Miss Black Tennessee in 1972? In high school, she held a job at WVOL radio station, broadcasting to the Black community in Nashville, which led to a TV anchor role at WLAC. At , she majored in Speech Communications and Performing Arts before her rise to a worldwide media mogul.

08/01/2025

Condolences to the family and loved ones of Abraham "Ham" Mitchell, aka Mr. CIAA, who passed away at age 95. Growing up attending the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Basketball Tournaments, we always paid attention to what he was wearing. Mitchell, a 2016 inductee into the CIAA Hall of Fame, was a beloved fixture at the tourney for his energy, friendly personality, and one-of-a-kind, colorful fashion. He will be missed!

07/01/2025

"FIRST RECTOR COUPLE EVER to serve at the same time! I am honored to serve as Rector of Virginia State University (Hail State), and my husband serves as Rector of Norfolk State University (Behold the Green and Gold).

We love our alma maters, and it is a pleasure for both of us to serve and give back to the universities who gave us our start!" -

05/01/2025

On this 114th Founders Day celebrating the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., check out some throwback images from years past! Check the tags!

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02/01/2025

The Sonic Boom of the South represented for Jackson State University, the state of Mississippi and all HBCUs during it's performance during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA.

31/12/2024

As we conclude another year of growth, increased collaboration, and a renewed focus covering our beloved HBCUs, we're extremely excited to kickoff our 2025 Scholarships! Applications open January 1st on our website. Be sure to share with any talented HS graduating seniors looking to attend an HBCU in the Fall. With your support of our apparel and platform, 29 scholarships have been awarded in the past 5 years! 🙏🏾

29/12/2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who created the White House Initiative on HBCUs in 1980, has died. He was 100 years old.

President Carter's initiative was created via executive order to help gain access to federal programs and to strengthen the institutions as a whole.

29/12/2024

This Mississippi Valley State decision to accept the invitation to march for inauguration is BAFFLING. Then asking the HBCU community to help them raise $350K is comical. But once we looked up the band director at Talladega College back in 2017 for that inaugural parade, it all made sense... 🤦🏾‍♂️

27/12/2024

Hampton vs. Howard | NC A&T vs. NC Central
Two great rivalry matchups for the CBS Sports Classic Showcase!

26/12/2024

According to multiple sources, including Pete Thamel & Jeff Lightsy, it appears that Delaware State University is working to finalize a deal with 3X Pro Bowler Desean Jackson. This past season, Jackson served as offensive coordinator for Woodrow Wilson HS in Long Beach, CA. If this deal comes to fruition, Jackson will join his former Eagles teammate Mike Vick in the as first-year coaches.

24/12/2024

Can we talk about Dr. Melody Webb, Athletic Director at Norfolk State, and the coaches she currently has on campus? Arguably the best Men's and Women's Basketball coaches in all of HBCU Hoops, Robert Jones and Larry Vickers! And adding Mike Vick to the fold, NSU ain't playing fair! 🔥

23/12/2024

Winston-Salem State is proud to celebrate the incredible journey of the late Elizabeth Barker Johnson, a trailblazing graduate of who first earned her degree in 1949. Seventy-seven years later, in Spring 2019, she proudly walked across the stage to receive her diploma. Now, she is honored as a member of the historic “Six Triple Eight” Battalion in Tyler Perry’s film, a powerful tribute to resilience, legacy, and perseverance. -

22/12/2024

What an amazing evening at the 41st Annual UNCF Atlanta Mayor's Masked Ball. The United Negro College Fund is celebrating 80 years, as the nation's largest organization supporting higher education for minority students. Check out the elegance during this event that raised over $3.6M for scholarships!

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20/12/2024

Calling all HBCU students! The application is now live. This paid fellowship aims to provide career development opportunities in the business of basketball for undergraduate and graduate students from HBCUs.

Apply today through December 31st for the opportunity to work across the league and join the Family! For more info, visit NBA.com/HBCUFellowship and follow for updates.

20/12/2024

"If someone told me four years ago what this journey would look like, I would’ve RAN AWAY. But God had other plans. Fayetteville State University gave me challenges, victories, tears, and so many moments of growth I didn’t even know I needed.

From late nights staring at a blank screen, to mornings when I thought, ‘Can I really do this?’ I pushed through. There were days I felt unstoppable and others when I felt like I was falling apart. But here I stand, a cm laude graduate with my BSW degree.

Black Girl Magic and an extra sprinkle of Don’t Play With Me because this right here? This was earned. Fayetteville State, you tried me, but you also built me into the woman that I am today. So, thank you!" 🫶🏾

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18/12/2024

Check out the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025! Is your school or a favorite former player/coach represented!? 🏈

Henry Dyer (Grambling State)
Rashean Mathis (Bethune-Cookman)
Jacquay Nunnally (Florida A&M)
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (Tennessee State)
Jay “Sky” Walker (Howard)
Coach Fred “Pop” Long (Wiley)

“What we have with the Class of 2025 is an incredible showcase of the talent that has come from Historically Black Colleges and Universities over the years,” said Co-Founder and 2011 Inductee Doug Williams."

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Wishing a Happy Birthday to our Forever First Lady, #MichelleObama! Enjoy this flashback to her commencement address at Jackson State University back in 2016. #TheeILove

The entire Washington Commanders team wore throwback shirts to honor and surprise legendary QB Doug Williams. The Grambling State alum and the first Black QB to start & win a Super Bowl, currently serves as Senior Advisor for the franchise. A heartwarming moment for the @bayoubullet! #GramFam #Commanders

On the 117th Founders Day, had to flashback to this classic stroll by ΒΨ at Southern University, led by @iamnaomiward 🩷💚 #AKA1908 #BetaPsi

This clip from #ADifferentWorld over three decades ago speaks volumes, and still rings true today. Shouts to all of the educators inspiring the next generation! 📽: @blacktvsitcoms #HillmanCollege

Happy Founders Day to the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Celebrating 111 years of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service. Check out these Houston-based Brothers! 🤘🏾: @iamsammiedenno @d.nun95 @komebac_king23 | 📽: @801visuals #PhiBetaSigma #J9 #PBS1914

The Sonic Boom of the South represented for Jackson State University, the state of Mississippi and all HBCUs during it's performance during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA. #LuvDaBoom

Walking into 2025 like @the.asuhoneybeez! Happy New Year! 🍯🐝 📽: @blissed_glamour #myASU

Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of The South is ready for the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California! #LuvDaBoom #SBOTS #TheeILove #JSUinCali

The CBS Sports Classic HBCU Showcase featured two great HBCU rivalry games: #NCAT beat rival #NCCU at Club Corbett 85-72 and rightfully celebrated post-game. #Hampton beat rival #Howard 83-67 and Coach Ivan Thomas discussed the win.

Wilberforce University’s inaugural gymnastics season is underway, as it becomes Ohio's first HBCU to field a competitive gymnastics team. It's only the 3rd ever HBCU program after Fisk University and the now shuttered Talladega College program. The @wilberforcegymnastics team is bolstered by Brown Girls Do Gymnastics & Wilberforce University Gymnastics Booster Club to ensure Wilberforce’s athletes have what they need to compete at the highest level. Their season debut starts on January 4, 2025 at a multi-session collegiate meet in San Diego, marking the first of 10 competitions on their schedule. #WU #Gymnastics #Wilberforce

Thanks to @kahlil.greene for always educating the masses, especially on the "whitewashing" of history. Had to bring this back after #Beyonce's Christmas Day halftime performance. Listen and learn! 🤠 #Cowboys

We see you @TSUOceanofSoul! Texas Southern University's marching band did their thing with Beyonce during halftime of Ravens vs. Texans on Christmas! 📽: @ucancallme_nellie 🌊 #TexasSouthern #Beyonce